Bethlehem, NJ – One Killed, Another Hurt in Semi-Truck Crash on I-78
Bethlehem, NJ (April 8, 2025) – One person was killed and another injured after a crash involving a commercial truck in Bethlehem Township on Sunday, April 6. The deadly accident took place in Hunterdon County on Interstate 78 near mile marker 7.8 at around 4:46 p.m. Local reports revealed that a Peterbilt semi-trailer was parked on the right shoulder.
A Ford F-150 pickup pulling a camper and an unknown vehicle were traveling eastbound on the interstate. An unidentified vehicle made contact with the Ford, causing the truck to travel into the right shoulder ,where it hit the semi. The unidentified vehicle continued traveling east. Emergency crews were quickly dispatched to the scene. The driver of the Ford, 78-year-old Alan Smith of Nova Scotia, Canada, was killed in the impact. His passenger, a 78-year-old woman also from Nova Scotia, was injured and airlifted to a local hospital for the treatment of serious injuries. No further information on the collision is currently available. An ongoing investigation into the cause of the accident is in the hands of local law enforcement officials.
We would like to offer our deepest condolences to the family of the deceased victim at this time. Our thoughts are also with the injured victim and their family in hopes of a full recovery.
Fatal Trucking Accidents in New Jersey
Massive semi-trucks can easily hurt or kill innocent victims in the event of a crash, especially those who are in smaller passenger cars. These large commercial vehicles can leave others with life-changing injuries. The National Safety Council (NSC) says that 4,842 people died in heavy truck accidents in 2020, which is 33 percent more than in 2011. Semi-trucks were involved in about nine percent of all fatal accidents last year.
If you or someone you care about gets hurt or even killed in a truck crash, you need to be ready to file a strong and compelling claim for compensation by working closely with a skilled legal team. Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq is your best legal ally at a time like this. Our law firm has years of experience representing crash victims and bereaved families and helping them on their quest for justice and compensation.
After a serious crash, returning to normal life can be hard. It is always in your best interests to work closely with a trained Bethlehem Township truck accident lawyer at Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq to pursue justice for your injuries or even for your loved one’s tragic death. Contact our offices today at (800) 923-3456 to arrange a free consultation, and let our compassionate legal team deal with your case while you focus on rebuilding your emotional well-being. You will be glad that we are on your side.
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